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i want to use the same stuff the big guys use. ishares. 9 out of 10 large, professional investors choose ishares for their etfs. introducing the ishares core, etfs for the heart of your portfolio. tax efficient and low cost building blocks to help you keep more of what you earn. call your advisor. visit ishares.com. ishares. yeah, ishares. ishares by blackrock. call 1-800-ishares for a prospectus which includes investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. read and consider it carefully before investing. >>> welcome back. what a nice election day rally today on our hands. that's not always the case. take a look at these other election day moves. >> let's do that, shall we? the headline is that election day the stock market rarely moves 1%, either up or down. rarely does. for example, back to 1992. this is when bill clinton was first elected. the market moved 0.67% that day. >> on the day. before we actually knew, though. >> this is the day of the election itself. this is the day we're living through right now in 2008. let's
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us as well. it's expected this market is going to stand and wait to see what the election results are going to be like for tomorrow, right? >> hey, it's human nature. i mean, people have been paralyzed with all these horror stories about fiscal cliffs and the end of the dollar and the end of america. so, when in doubt, do nothing. hide your cash, sit on the sidelines. but i think there's going to be a big plunger effect that could really unleash tidal waves of money as people start to see maybe there's some wonderful surprises, some electoral surprises that just aren't popular right now. >> what are you suggesting? >> i don't know. this nose does more than hold this mustache and glasses and i think it might be a electoral surprise for mr. romney. if that's the case -- >> you think romney wins -- >> i do. >> -- that will be a surprise and this market rallies on that win? >> i think the market rallies big. there will be a lot of money in motion. people will be moving on with decision-making. there'
us as well. it's expected this market is going to stand and wait to see what the election results are going to be like for tomorrow, right? >> hey, it's human nature. i mean, people have been paralyzed with all these horror stories about fiscal cliffs and the end of the dollar and the end of america. so, when in doubt, do nothing. hide your cash, sit on the sidelines. but i think there's going to be a big plunger effect that could really unleash tidal waves of money as people start to see...
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he joins us from the walmart store in paramount, california. good to join us once again. how many workers are joining you? >> so far we have about -- a couple dozens dozen, a few dozen employees rub able to join us. several more were going to, but because of schedules, sicknesses, life happens, but we have several, several dozen people here. >> are all people protesting walmart employees? or to the point we were making earlier, are there people from the community or people bussed in to to join you. >> by far primarily walmart associates. there are a few people like church members s. neighbors of associates, family members, that sort of thing, but by and large, it is entirely associate driven. >> the numbers we hear from walmart, greg say that maybe 50 associates themselves are participating in those around the country and the rest are bussed in unionized workers or community workers. you're not buying that, i guess? >> it's entirely not true. i'm seeing it myself on the ground floor that that is not true. the number 50 might perhaps be one store. >>> all right. are you pl
he joins us from the walmart store in paramount, california. good to join us once again. how many workers are joining you? >> so far we have about -- a couple dozens dozen, a few dozen employees rub able to join us. several more were going to, but because of schedules, sicknesses, life happens, but we have several, several dozen people here. >> are all people protesting walmart employees? or to the point we were making earlier, are there people from the community or people bussed in...
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also with us is bob pisani. are you doing something different tobias because we got this kum-bi-ya moment over the weekend? >> no, no. >> why are you changing, then? >> we do this every two months. we review everything from sentiment indicators, specifically industry groups, not because of -- >> none of this has an impact? >> none of it. >> are you worried about defense spending cuts -- >> are you buying more or selling more? >> the first five financials are booking in some profits and we're actually taking down a couple of defensive areas. it's not because we say get long, get aggressive. >> why aren't you writing off the rest of the years like so many clients you met with this last week? >> i think part of it is, you know, we still have what i consider to be the cornerstones of a bull market. i think the u.s. housing market is still strengthening. we have good data today on that. i think the u.s. expansion is in pretty good shape. there will be noise from hurricane sandy but we got lower gasoline. i think inve
also with us is bob pisani. are you doing something different tobias because we got this kum-bi-ya moment over the weekend? >> no, no. >> why are you changing, then? >> we do this every two months. we review everything from sentiment indicators, specifically industry groups, not because of -- >> none of this has an impact? >> none of it. >> are you worried about defense spending cuts -- >> are you buying more or selling more? >> the first five...
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jim joins us. i realize it's a personal decision, depends on each individual's tax basis and all those individual things aggregate you're saying if you have a winner, go ahead and sell some. >> i do, bill. in this period, it's -- if you look at any other price increase, you know there's going to be a higher price next year. i use the example, if you use sugar, know prices are going up, you would make the decision to buy more sugar. in this case you know prices on capital gains are going up, you should take advantage. you should go back and re-establish that position immediately. this is not like taking a tax loss where you need to wait 31 days. the government is very willing to have you take that gain. you don't need to disturb your portfolio but need to say, i'm going to pay less taxes if i do it this year. >> what about you? i mean, in terms of selling the winners now so that you get that 15% versus 25% or whatever it goes to in 2013, i understand the need and the desire to do that, but in 2013,
jim joins us. i realize it's a personal decision, depends on each individual's tax basis and all those individual things aggregate you're saying if you have a winner, go ahead and sell some. >> i do, bill. in this period, it's -- if you look at any other price increase, you know there's going to be a higher price next year. i use the example, if you use sugar, know prices are going up, you would make the decision to buy more sugar. in this case you know prices on capital gains are going...
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one of them is with us. he'll make the case next. >> it's the question troubling so many americans in keeping adults and children awake at night. can the twinkie be saved? hostess and its bakers union are holding mediation talks today. we'll bring you all details on that meet whg it's over coming up. sometimes investing opportunities are hard to spot. you have to dig a little. fidelity's etf market tracker shows you the big picture on how different asset classes are performing, and it lets you go in for a closer look at areas within a class or sector that may be bucking a larger trend. i'm stephen hett of fidelity investments. the etf market tracker is one more innovative reason serious investors are choosing fidelity. get 200 free trades today and explore your next investing idea. melons!!! oh yeah!! well that was uncalled for. folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico sure are happy. how happy, ronny? happier than gallagher at a farmers' market. get happy. get geico. chances are, you're not mad
one of them is with us. he'll make the case next. >> it's the question troubling so many americans in keeping adults and children awake at night. can the twinkie be saved? hostess and its bakers union are holding mediation talks today. we'll bring you all details on that meet whg it's over coming up. sometimes investing opportunities are hard to spot. you have to dig a little. fidelity's etf market tracker shows you the big picture on how different asset classes are performing, and it...
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>> john sweeny is with us. he joins us along with bob. good to see you, gentlemen. thanks for joining. when you seeinstinct? do you want to sell into this or look for opportunities on the buy side? >> we try and have focus, remember that they are investing for the long term. as long as they can construct a portfolio that matches their time, they can eliminate some of the noise they're seeing day to day in the markets. >> so where would you be allocating capital here? >> we try to bring people back to their goals. if your retirement is still 10 to 20 years away, you want to sustain any inflation or volatility. getting too focused in the short term is potentially doing a disservice to investors who may pull capital off the table amid concerns in europe or the u.s. debt crisis in the last 18 months and have potentially missed out on the rally we've had here in the u.s. >> bob w the magnitude of the selloff now, we're now negative for the week for the dow and the nasdaq. that's the fourth week in a row for the nasdaq. why the selloff right now? what's going on? >> i'll
>> john sweeny is with us. he joins us along with bob. good to see you, gentlemen. thanks for joining. when you seeinstinct? do you want to sell into this or look for opportunities on the buy side? >> we try and have focus, remember that they are investing for the long term. as long as they can construct a portfolio that matches their time, they can eliminate some of the noise they're seeing day to day in the markets. >> so where would you be allocating capital here? >>...
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>> man. >> it's all upon us. if you're already dreading spending all day with your extended family, fear not. walmart is coming to the rescue. it's announcing it's going to open its doors at 8:00 p.m. >> how is that going to fly with your family? >> who's going to watch football now? >> that's a four-hour head start for black friday. do we want this? courtney reagan joins us with the details. >> if retailers get their way, consumer shopping bags will be just as full as their bellies on thanksgiving this year. black friday is just 15 days away for most. though, walmart and sears, it's even sooner. they're beginning their black friday doorbusters on thursday at 8:00 p.m., two hours earlier than last year, and continuing the deals throughout the evening and weekend. sears shop your way members will be able to shop thanksgiving and black friday starting on sunday, november 18th. the christmas creep began last year, and it's likely here to stay. last year toys r us opened at 10:00. thanksgiving hours have proven popul
>> man. >> it's all upon us. if you're already dreading spending all day with your extended family, fear not. walmart is coming to the rescue. it's announcing it's going to open its doors at 8:00 p.m. >> how is that going to fly with your family? >> who's going to watch football now? >> that's a four-hour head start for black friday. do we want this? courtney reagan joins us with the details. >> if retailers get their way, consumer shopping bags will be just...
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easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. >>> take a look at hewlett-packard today. making a slight comeback, up 2.5% after yesterday's double-digit loss. the debacle, of course, after the company announced an $8.8 billion write down to the ill advised autonomy acquisition. in the last year, the stock is down better than 50%. >> yeah, but we're not finished. since mark hurd was forced out as ceo due to what was deemed as an inappropriate relationship, that stock is down over 70%. the missteps for hp since then have been historic and costly for them, all of them famously covered on this program. in fact, we put together some of the low lights. take a look. >> we've got breaking news from hewlett-packard on mark hurd. we have to get right to john fortt. >> we are hearing that hp ceo mark hurd is resigning. >> we are covering a developing story here on the "closing bell," which just happened in the last 20 minutes or so. hewlett-packard naming a new ceo a
easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. >>> take a look at hewlett-packard today. making a slight comeback, up 2.5% after yesterday's double-digit loss. the debacle, of course, after the company announced an $8.8 billion write down to the ill advised autonomy acquisition. in the last year, the stock is down better than 50%. >> yeah, but we're not finished. since mark hurd was forced out as ceo due to what was deemed as an...
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stay with us. [ male announcer ] at scottrade, you won't just find us online, you'll also find us in person, with dedicated support teams at over 500 branches nationwide. so when you call or visit, you can ask for a name you know. because personal service starts with a real person. [ rodger ] at scottrade, seven dollar trades are just the start. our support teams are nearby, ready to help. it's no wonder so many investors are saying... [ all ] i'm with scottrade. or that printing in color had to cost a fortune. nobody said an all-in-one had to be bulky. or that you had to print from your desk. at least, nobody said it to us. introducing the business smart inkjet all-in-one series from brother. easy to use, it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. >>> welcome back. take a look at the damage today on wall street. triple-digit decline. we're off of the lows, which were down about 300 earlier today. the investment community reacting to the prospect of higher taxes among others. >> let's get right to it. we welcome our friend boone pickens, the legendary
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joins us now exclusively. good to have you here. >> good to be here. >> what do you make of these talks in washington? do you think something is going to happen? i know you're deeply frustrated. >> well, i certainly hope so. i think any responsible leadership is going to approach this now as we need a solution, we need a framework for a solution, we need a down payment on it to avoid the fiscal cliff, and then after the new congress comes in, we address a compromise of long-term solutions. >> everyone seems to want to focus on the tax hikes first and talk about spending cuts later. will that work? >> no. you really have to -- we can't keep kicking the can down the road. we have to have more certainty for business. we want to get the economy going. we want to create jobs in the country. we want to preserve a prosperous united states for the next generation. i'm here speaking as an american, not simply as a ceo. if you care about your country, we have to stop kicking the can down the road and have more certainty
joins us now exclusively. good to have you here. >> good to be here. >> what do you make of these talks in washington? do you think something is going to happen? i know you're deeply frustrated. >> well, i certainly hope so. i think any responsible leadership is going to approach this now as we need a solution, we need a framework for a solution, we need a down payment on it to avoid the fiscal cliff, and then after the new congress comes in, we address a compromise of...
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at least, nobody said it to us. introducing the business smart inkjet all-in-one series from brother. easy to use, it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. [ male announcer ] this is joe woods' first day of work. and his new boss told him two things -- cook what you love, and save your money. joe doesn't know it yet, but he'll work his way up from busser to waiter to chef before opening a restaurant specializing in fish and game from the great northwest. he'll start investing early, he'll find some good people to help guide him, and he'll set money aside from his first day of work to his last, which isn't rocket science. it'st ce. from td ameritrade. >>> coming up on three-minute mark before we close out. we're getting pretty decent gains. we're strengthening into the close here. the s&p with a gain of more than 1%. the nasdaq had been the best performer today, a gain of 1.4%. the dow is up about a percent right now with a gain of 129. it was up 177 at the peak. the best and worst p
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david, thank you for joining us. if the fletchers and others walk out next thursday, will they be fired? >> look, i'm not going to comment on what may or may not happen next week. today we filed an unfair labor practice charge against the ufcw. make no mistake about it, our walmart is a wholly owned subsidiary of the united food and commercial workers union. the unions have been trying to organize walmart for years unsuccessfully. no they' now they're trying new tactics that are aimed at trying to get the media to cover it. unfortunately, they're breaking the law. we're going to do something about it. >> what law are they breaking? >> so there's -- the way the national labor relations act works is there's -- part of the law that is around recognitional picketing and trying to be recognized as a you knowon, which is what they're trying to do. they're trying to represent our workers, but they haven't followed any of the rules they need to do in order to be recognized as a you knowon. >> david, are you going to be worki
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just tell us what the rules are going to be. tell us what the rates are going to be. then let's move on. let's move from going to an unknown to a known. that's ultimately what i think the market cares about. >> so how much of the selling that we've seen is a reaction or an anticipation to let me sell my winners now because the tax will be much more next year? >> i think there's certainly an element to that, but i think also it's the overall uncertainty that's playing into it. when we talk to our clients, we're really saying, look, take a longer term view and let's think about the fundamentals. this, too, will pass. >> curt, you're looking at mortgage mortgage-backed securities. is that right? >> we're looking at the fiscal cliff being the big risk. we have to keep in mind the mark has been selling off since the fed implemented qe-3. we have to keep in mind there's a bunch of different forces. we're looking a little better today because we're refocusing on earnings, which is a good sign. it's the reason why the market is up 10% this year. we agree the fiscal cliff is u
just tell us what the rules are going to be. tell us what the rates are going to be. then let's move on. let's move from going to an unknown to a known. that's ultimately what i think the market cares about. >> so how much of the selling that we've seen is a reaction or an anticipation to let me sell my winners now because the tax will be much more next year? >> i think there's certainly an element to that, but i think also it's the overall uncertainty that's playing into it. when...
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thanks, everybody, for joining us. first, michelle, let me get your news, the latest on the attack out of israel on hamas. this, of course, another major news story today that we're following and the reason oil prices have spiked. >> the latest is the israelis have said there's going to be a lot more of what you've already seen. let's show you what's already happened. this video is incredible. it's released by the israeli defense forces. follow that car. what you'll see is not a car bomb. it is a targeted attack by the israeli air force. inside the military leader of hamas was directly targeted. this is operation pillar of defense. it was announced today on twitter by the israeli defense force. take a look at what the spokesperson posted on twitter. he said, we recommend no hamas operatives, whether low level or senior leaders show their face above ground in the days ahead. one of the reasons why oil spiked earlier. the israelis say this is in response to hundreds of rocket attacks coming into gaza over the last severa
thanks, everybody, for joining us. first, michelle, let me get your news, the latest on the attack out of israel on hamas. this, of course, another major news story today that we're following and the reason oil prices have spiked. >> the latest is the israelis have said there's going to be a lot more of what you've already seen. let's show you what's already happened. this video is incredible. it's released by the israeli defense forces. follow that car. what you'll see is not a car bomb....
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at least, nobody said it to us. introducing the business smart inkjet all-in-one series from brother. easy to use, it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. those little things still get you. for you, life's about her. but your erectile dysfunction - that could be a question of blood flow. cialis tadalafil for daily use helps you be ready anytime the moment's right. you can be more confident in your ability to be ready. and the same cialis is the only daily ed tablet approved to treat ed and symptoms of bph, like needing to go frequently or urgently. tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medications, and ask if your heart is healthy enough for sexual activity. do not take cialis if you take nitrates for chest pain, as this may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. do not drink alcohol in excess with cialis. side effects may include headache, upset stomach, delayed backache or muscle ache. to avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lastin
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does that matter to us? should it matter to us here in the united states? >> i think greece doesn't matter on the numbers. we are talking about a country that has about 10 million people. you are talking about europe. in europe the yearly budget for agriculture is about 150. greece is maybe a political issue in how to deal when one of your kids doesn't pay his own bills. i think the issue will be resolved of about 15 trillion. 150 more or less of that is irrelevant. >> so great to have you here. >> thank you so much. >>> key economic reports due to hit wall street first thing tomorrow morning. >> and we'll find out which ones will effect your investments the most on the other side of the break. stick around. ♪ [ female announcer ] today, it's not just about who lives in the white house, it's about who lives in the yellow house, the green, and the apartment house, too. today we not only honor the oval office, but we honor the cubicle, and the home office as well. because today it's about all of us. and no matter who you are, you're the commander-in-chief o
does that matter to us? should it matter to us here in the united states? >> i think greece doesn't matter on the numbers. we are talking about a country that has about 10 million people. you are talking about europe. in europe the yearly budget for agriculture is about 150. greece is maybe a political issue in how to deal when one of your kids doesn't pay his own bills. i think the issue will be resolved of about 15 trillion. 150 more or less of that is irrelevant. >> so great to...
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thank you for joining us. >> thanks, maria. >> can you walk us through the quarter where price hike is the name of the game? was that the bottom line? >> there were three things positive in the quarter for us. first, it was the sefventh quarter in a row we saw a revenue increase. revenue has been challenging for everybody, but i think getting seven quarters in a row now, we feel good about that. the second thing is our gross margins for the first time in 2 1/2 years rose by 110 basis points. that's the first margin expansion we've seen in over two years. that was a real big driver behind the earnings going up. the third thing is our cost savings continue to be very strong. about 170 basis points of cost savings. those three factors drove performance in the quarter. >> what are you seeing in market demand globally? sales increased in the u.s. and abroad. are you seeing a stronger global story today? >> we are. about 2/3 of our business is in latin america. most of the latin american countries in the mid-single digits. we see better category growth in general. category growth in the u.s.
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stay with us. this is awesome!o, haha! folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico sure are happy. i'd say happier than a slinky on an escalator. get happy. get geico. melons!!! oh yeah!! well that was uncalled for. folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico sure are happy. how happy, ronny? happier than gallagher at a farmers' market. get happy. get geico. you know, one job or the other. the moment i could access the retirement plan, i just became firm about it -- "i'm done. i'm out of here." you know, it's like it just hits you fast. you know, you start thinking about what's really important here. ♪ ♪ >>> welcome back. this is a live picture of voters in virginia. the key swing state has 13 electoral votes up for grabs. now take a look at new jersey voters. this is a live picture in cherry hill. they weren't hit as hard by sandy as coastal and northern new jersey residents. the state has extended the deadline for displaced voters to return their ballots to 8:00 p.m. on fr
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easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. >>> welcome back. ready, set, shop. consumers are set to kick off the holiday shopping condition tomorrow night. steve liesman is looking at just how much they're planning to spend. steve, over to you. >> thanks, maria. if you want to know if consumers are going to spend this christmas, you have to know if they have the means and if they're in the mood to spend. let's take in some key consumer metrics heading into the holiday season. first, we're going to look at home prices. in 2011 at this time before christmas, home prices were falling by 6%. now they're rising by almost 11%. let's take a look now at wages. they were up 3.5% in the year before last christmas. now they're up a little bit more. inflation, of course, takes off some of that. in fact, they are still negative, but less negative than a year ago. how about another key metric, which is consumer sentiment this is 20 points higher. we're going to have
easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. >>> welcome back. ready, set, shop. consumers are set to kick off the holiday shopping condition tomorrow night. steve liesman is looking at just how much they're planning to spend. steve, over to you. >> thanks, maria. if you want to know if consumers are going to spend this christmas, you have to know if they have the means and if they're in the mood to spend. let's take in some key consumer...
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all of us serving you. us bank liz: the power mover of the hour is a stock that was just plummeting a few days ago. it is monster worldwide. this is a job search company. they reported a third quarter loss this morning. why is this stock jumping nearly 14%? because the company also announced a restructuring plan including selling its china business. monster aims to cut 130 million dollars with the plan. right now as you see shares are really jumping significantly. it's still a $6.48 stock. but it's been through some tough times doing pretty well right now. okay. let's take a look at the fox 50 right now. actually it is the dow jones industrials. here tees fox 50. you can -- here's the fox 50. you can see some media name are languishing here with viacom. one of the names in the green today on a very tough day, nicole petallides is looking at everything. one stock that's bhooming after third quarter -- that's blooming after third quarter numbers. nicole: that's a good hint right there. anybody who has been to
all of us serving you. us bank liz: the power mover of the hour is a stock that was just plummeting a few days ago. it is monster worldwide. this is a job search company. they reported a third quarter loss this morning. why is this stock jumping nearly 14%? because the company also announced a restructuring plan including selling its china business. monster aims to cut 130 million dollars with the plan. right now as you see shares are really jumping significantly. it's still a $6.48 stock. but...
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give us an example? >> we have built, this fund in particular has helped build a dozen great microfinance institutions around the world. including operations in peru, banco sol in bolivia. >> and who does that benefit, then? >> people living in poverty. our clients are among the poorest in the world, living on less than $2 a day. we make microloans and help with other financial services that people living in poverty really need. the importance of today's announcement is not only can you help people living in poverty. but you can do it in a way that also makes a healthy financial return. >> can i just back up for a second. why is the fund closing? why do you want to close the fund? and will what will accion's role be after the sale actually closes? >> great question. we tapped the private capital markets in order to tap the private capital markets, you need to provide an exit. so that's what we're doing ten years after the fund was created. accion continues with its work all around the world, we're trying
give us an example? >> we have built, this fund in particular has helped build a dozen great microfinance institutions around the world. including operations in peru, banco sol in bolivia. >> and who does that benefit, then? >> people living in poverty. our clients are among the poorest in the world, living on less than $2 a day. we make microloans and help with other financial services that people living in poverty really need. the importance of today's announcement is not...
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easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. . >>> walmart, the latest company to move its dividend up, pay it early to avoid big tax hikes triggered by the fiscal cliff maybe. brian shactman has details. >> by now you know the drill f we go off the cliff, tax rates on dividends could swing from 58% to 40%. that possibility enough for a lot of companies to issue special dividends or move up payout dates, which is what walmart announced. instead of paying out early in 2013 the 40-cent dividend will be payable on september 27th. they said they did it because they recognized there were complex fiscal and federal tax rate issues that may not be resolved in the next few weeks. you might recall casino magnet steve wynn announced a special dividend, before the election. goldman sachs wrote about this early in the fall, actually naming wynn as a candidate for this. they also noted it's more common for these things in q4. goldman didn't just nail it on wynn, they
easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. . >>> walmart, the latest company to move its dividend up, pay it early to avoid big tax hikes triggered by the fiscal cliff maybe. brian shactman has details. >> by now you know the drill f we go off the cliff, tax rates on dividends could swing from 58% to 40%. that possibility enough for a lot of companies to issue special dividends or move up payout dates, which is what walmart announced....
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stay with us. >>> coming up, markets on the move. good economic numbers, but will it carry over if the october jobs report brings bad news? we break it all down straight ahead. >>> plus, brewing profits. maria talks exclusively with starbucks ceo howard schultz about earnings and the effect sandy may have had on his company's supply chain. >>> and insuring stability. aig chief robert benmosche joins maria with his thoughts on earnings, sandy's aftermath, and the treasury department's reported plans to liquidate its remaining shares of his company. >>> plus, what happens when mad max comes true? it's gasmageddon. long lines, dwindling fuel supplies, and tempers getting worse. >> there was literally a fight. >> you saw a fight? >> is there any relief in sight? that's all ahead on the "closing bell." >>> welcome back. the market off to a strong start for the month of november thanks to a host of rosy economic data out today. with the jobs number due out tomorrow and the election coming up on tuesday,
stay with us. >>> coming up, markets on the move. good economic numbers, but will it carry over if the october jobs report brings bad news? we break it all down straight ahead. >>> plus, brewing profits. maria talks exclusively with starbucks ceo howard schultz about earnings and the effect sandy may have had on his company's supply chain. >>> and insuring stability. aig chief robert benmosche joins maria with his thoughts on earnings, sandy's aftermath, and the...
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i want to use the same stuff the big guys use. ishares. 9 out of 10 large, professional investors choose ishares for their etfs. introducing the ishares core, etfs for the heart of your portfolio. tax efficient and low cost building blocks to help you keep more of what you earn. call your advisor. visit ishares.com. ishares. yeah, ishares. ishares by blackrock. call 1-800-ishares for a prospectus which includes investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. read and consider it carefully before investing. >>> enormous gasoline lines in the new york area a common sight a week after saentd struck the region. with so many gasoline storage facilities offline, it's unclear how long this gas crisis could go on. kate kelly has the latest on the refueling efforts. kate? >> maria, activity is picking up at the new star truck rack behind me. 15 to 20 tankers have come for resupply today, waiting for fuel bays because all of them are new. new star like many competitors in the new jersey gas network have had a long last week. they're fig
i want to use the same stuff the big guys use. ishares. 9 out of 10 large, professional investors choose ishares for their etfs. introducing the ishares core, etfs for the heart of your portfolio. tax efficient and low cost building blocks to help you keep more of what you earn. call your advisor. visit ishares.com. ishares. yeah, ishares. ishares by blackrock. call 1-800-ishares for a prospectus which includes investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. read and consider it carefully...
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easy to use. it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. make sure the news keeps coming with thinkorswim by td ameritrade. use the news links breaking stories with possible breakout stocks, options with potential opportunity, futures and forex with in-depth analysis. it's an all-you-can-eat buffet for all things trading. thinkorswim by td ameritrade. it doesn't just deliver news. it's making news. trade commission free for 60 days, plus get up to $600 when you open an account. >>> the major defense contractors have been stocking up, and it's more than weapons stock peoples. they're hoarding cash right now. >> how much? take a look. at the end of september, their coffers had a combined $21 billion. $4 billion of that was added in the third quarter alone. the reason is nothing to do with wars overseas. everything to do with the battleground in washington over the fiscal cliff. >> so is this prudent action, and how should it affect how you invest in the industry? we're
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i think the word uncertainty has been used 50 times so far today. >> then i won't use the word uncertainty. i have to tell you not pleased that we're here on veteran's day, i think it is a little bit embarrassment we are open. but here we are. very low volume. very hard to read anything into the trading today. you mentioned some top stories coming in, the housing stocks, a favorite sector of the hedge funds in particular. but you have to keep in mind they are at the back end of their christmas season, if you will. a little bit dangerous place for investors to be. big picture i think we're kind of testing a low range of the bottom i have been calling for for quite a while. it was a little painful. i think we're near that point. if you are an individual investor, this is the time you need to have your shopping list and start adding to your cart. cheryl: with the homebuilders in particular, they were run up some of them 150% over the last year. when they make those dips, you do like sectors like that? >> yeah, but the housing sector was one of those great investing opportunities of a lifetime
i think the word uncertainty has been used 50 times so far today. >> then i won't use the word uncertainty. i have to tell you not pleased that we're here on veteran's day, i think it is a little bit embarrassment we are open. but here we are. very low volume. very hard to read anything into the trading today. you mentioned some top stories coming in, the housing stocks, a favorite sector of the hedge funds in particular. but you have to keep in mind they are at the back end of their...